Foster Manual
Table of Contents
NOTE: This is a real Foster Care Manual from Pennsylvania. Some parts have been changedto make it generic, and some local information has been retained. This manual is offeredas a guide only. The laws, forms, policies,and regulations in your state, county, or provincemay be different, so check with your agency.
Foster Parent Application
Mission Statement
Introduction To Provider Parenting
Services Provided
Forms (compiled separately)
CHAPTER 1
Regulations Common to all programs
CHAPTER 2
Policies and procedures common to all programs:
- Abuse Policy
Access to Information Policy
Behavior Plan Policy
Civil Rights Compliance
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Financial Reimbursement
Fire System Failure Monitoring Procedure
Fire Training
First Aid Training
Grievance Procedure
House Rules Policy
Infection Control Policy
Passive Physical Restraint
- How to Avoid Violence
How to Restrain a Violent Adolescent/Adult
Self-Defense Techniques
Life Books Policy
Safety Policy
Sexual Harassment Policy
Sitter Policy
Smoking Policy
Social Activities Policy
Visitation Policy-Foster Parent Responsibilities
CHAPTER 3
Program Specific Information: Children & Youth
CHAPTER 4
Program Specific Information: Mental Retardation
CHAPTER 5
Program Specific Information: Mental Health / Residential Rehab
